The Chargers are in a contract dispute with wide receiver Vincent Jackson , who has threatened to sit out the season. San Diego also has Malcolm Floyd and Legedu Naane but was looking for more experience, which Crayton delivers.
A seventh round pick in 2004, Crayton caught 196 passes for 2,888 yards and 23 touchdowns for the Cowboys. His best year came in 2007 in which he caught 50 passes for 697 yards and seven touchdowns in 13 starts. He also averaged 9.6 yards per punt return and had two touchdowns last season.
Due to make $2 million this year, the Cowboys did not want to keep Crayton as the No. 4 or 5 wide receiver behind Miles Austin , Roy Williams and Dez Bryant, as well as possibly Kevin Ogletree.
While he does not have blazing speed, Crayton is crafty and has terrific hands. He's also a good blocker and smart player. He and Tony Romo saw eye-to-eye with their work in the slot.
Crayton's departure does not necessarily mean Sam Hurd is a lock to remain on the roster. He is due to make $1.759 million this year and the Cowboys could want him to redo his deal. The final 53-man roster has to be set by 5 p.m. Saturday.
By acquiring San Diego's seventh rounder, the Cowboys have made up for giving up their seventh in this year's supplemental draft for nose tackle Josh Brent.
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